ISBN: 9781108013932

Elias Loomis (1811-1889), Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at the University of the City of New York, published the third edition of this key work in 1856, at a time when t… More...

Elias Loomis (1811-1889), Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at the University of the City of New York, published the third edition of this key work in 1856, at a time when the discipline of astronomy was making rapid advances. Recent technological progress had led to a phenomenal number of astronomical discoveries: the existence of a new planet, Neptune; a new satellite and ring for Saturn; irregularities in the movement of many planets and stars; thirty-six new asteroids; numerous comets; extensive catalogues of stars; and new and important observations on the sun. Loomis'' report is a treasure-trove of information regarding these discoveries and the significance they had at the time. The chapters on the history of American observatories, various astronomical expeditions, public astronomical surveys, and telescope manufacturing in the USA provide access to information not otherwise available. Recent Progress is a key text in the history of astronomy. | The Recent Progress of Astronomy by Elias Loomis Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Science & Nature > Space > Astronomy P10117, Elias Loomis<

ISBN: 9781108013932

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2010, ISBN: 1108013937

Kartoniert / Broschiert SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, mit Schutzumschlag 11, [PU:Cambridge University Press]

2010, ISBN: 9781108013932

Especially in the United States, Buch, Softcover, [PU: Cambridge University Press], Cambridge University Press, 2010

2010, ISBN: 1108013937

Kartoniert / Broschiert SCIENCE / Astronomy, mit Schutzumschlag neu, [PU:Cambridge University Press]